The Astra GSe uses Stellantis’ familiar 222bhp PHEV powertrain, with a 1.6-litre petrol and electric motor. It’ll be available as a hatchback or the estate pictured here. It’s not purely an engine variant, either – the car rides 10mm lower than its non-GSe siblings, and features Koni adaptive dampers. It costs from 45,510 Euros in Germany.
There’s also the Grandland GSe, which will use the more powerful, four-wheel drive version of the hybrid powertrain for a total of 297bhp. It’ll cost 57,600 Euros in Germany. Both models enjoy a visual makeover too, with a new front bumper and rear splitter, unique wheel designs, GSe badging and exclusive Alcantara performance seats.Why create these new Vauxhall GSe models at all?
Vauxhall’s new GSe badge will add another dimension to its electrification strategy, with the sharper chassis and more aggressive looks hopefully attracting keen drivers back to the brand. Vauxhall has already said it will electrify every model in its range by 2024 and that it’ll only sell pure-electric cars from 2028 onwards – so maintaining its fanbase with aspirational performance cars is vital during the transition period.
It’s also likely that the soon-to-be-revived pure-electric Vauxhall Manta will feature the firm’s GSe badge, giving Vauxhall a direct competitor for the
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